Description
Korean Beef Noodles are a quick and delicious dinner option that combines tender ground beef cooked in a savory, sweet, and spicy sauce with linguine noodles. This easy recipe takes just 20 minutes and delivers comforting flavors perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 ounces linguine noodles
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Garnishes
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil 8 ounces of linguine noodles al dente following the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles well and set them aside.
- Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and cook, crumbling the meat as it browns for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release the garlic’s aroma.
- Prepare and add the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Pour this sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Combine noodles and beef: Add the cooked linguine noodles to the beef and sauce mixture in the skillet. Toss everything together thoroughly so the noodles are evenly coated with the delicious sauce and beef.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the Korean beef noodles to plates or a serving dish and garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a flavorful and attractive finish.
Notes
- Leftover Storage: Store leftover Korean beef noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or warm them in a pan on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Korean American
